Suppress Fires Without Damaging Your Equipment
Clean agent suppression systems protect your most sensitive environments. No water, no residue, no downtime. C4 Fire & Security installs FM200, Novec 1230 and Inergen systems across the Western Cape.
Equipment-Safe
Clean agents leave zero residue. Your servers, switches and sensitive electronics are protected without secondary damage.
Multiple Agent Options
FM200, Novec 1230 or Inergen. We recommend the right agent for your room size, environmental goals and budget.
Tier III/IV Ready
Our systems meet the fire suppression requirements for Tier III and Tier IV data centre classifications.
Clean Agent Suppression for Critical Infrastructure
When water sprinklers would cause more damage than the fire itself, clean agent suppression is the answer. C4 Fire & Security installs gaseous fire suppression systems for server rooms, data centres, UPS rooms, comms rooms, archives, museums and other environments where equipment damage must be avoided.
Get a Free Quote- FM200 (HFC-227ea) for occupied spaces
- Novec 1230 for environmentally sensitive sites
- Inergen (IG-541) for large enclosed areas
- Room integrity testing and certification
- Integrated detection and release systems
- Maintenance contracts with 24/7 support
Clean-agent cylinder bank install
Whether the agent is FM-200, Novec, Inergen or CO2, the install pattern is the same: cylinder bank in a dedicated room, manifold across the top, balanced piping to the protected space.
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Cylinder bank in a dedicated cylinder room
How It Works
Assess the Space
We measure the room, evaluate seal integrity and determine the most suitable clean agent.
Agent Selection
Based on room size, occupancy, budget and environmental requirements, we recommend the optimal agent.
Design & Install
SANS 246 compliant design, professional installation of all components and piping.
Commission & Certify
Room integrity test, discharge simulation, compliance certificates and operator training.
Tap a card to compare clean agents
FM-200, Novec 1230, Inergen and CO2 each fit different risks. Tap any card for the trade-offs.
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FM-200 (HFC-227ea)
The most common clean agent for SA server rooms and MCC rooms.
- Hydrofluorocarbon chemical agent
- ~7 percent design concentration
- Lowest installed cost of the four agents
- Safe for occupied spaces
- 10-second discharge
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Novec 1230
Newer fluorinated ketone with the lowest environmental impact of the chemical agents.
- Fluorinated ketone (FK-5-1-12)
- GWP of 1 (vs FM-200 at 3220)
- Atmospheric lifetime of 5 days
- Stored as a liquid, discharged as a gas
- Premium pricing vs FM-200
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Inergen (IG-541)
Inert gas mix; no chemical agent at all. Best for the largest protected spaces.
- Mix of nitrogen (52%), argon (40%), CO2 (8%)
- Suppresses by oxygen displacement (down to 12.5 percent)
- Safe for occupied spaces at design concentration
- Cost-effective above ~1500 m3
- Cylinder bank larger than FM-200 / Novec
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CO2
For unoccupied risks only. High concentration is lethal.
- Carbon dioxide, ~34 percent design concentration
- Asphyxiation risk in occupied spaces
- Used on engine rooms, paint booths, marine machinery
- Pre-discharge lockout and warning required
- Total-flood or local-application systems
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Room integrity test
All four agents need a sealed enclosure. The door fan test verifies that seal.
- Required at commissioning
- Required annually thereafter (SANS 14520)
- Reveals leaks before the system has to discharge
- Re-test after any building work in the protected room
- C4 issues a SANS 14520 hold-time certificate
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10-second discharge
All four chemical/inert systems must reach design concentration in 10 seconds (SANS 14520).
- Nozzle sizing per cylinder bank
- Pipework calculated for balanced flow
- Pressure relief venting for the protected space
- Pre-discharge alarm and 30-second time delay
- Automatic HVAC and door shutdown on activation
Get Your Free Quote
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Frequently Asked Questions
For most server rooms under 200m3, FM200 is the most cost-effective choice. For larger spaces or where environmental impact is a concern, Novec 1230 or Inergen may be more appropriate. Our engineers assess your specific requirements during the free site survey.
Yes. Gas suppression only works if the room can hold the agent at the required concentration for the required duration. Room integrity testing (door fan test) is mandatory before commissioning and should be repeated annually or after any structural changes.
Yes. We integrate suppression release panels with your existing fire detection system so that the suppression activates automatically when confirmed fire conditions are detected. This can work with most major fire alarm brands.
Your Equipment Is Too Valuable for Water
Get a free assessment for clean agent fire suppression. We protect server rooms, data centres and critical infrastructure across the Western Cape.